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matilda-ray-kerria.bsky.social
This new FileExplorer file-size display from KB5101684 just hit my PC, and I’m not a fan. In folders with a mix of small and large files, it’s much harder to scan at a glance. Before this change, I could gauge file sizes just by the number of digits - now the mixed KB/MB/GB units break that pattern.
October 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM
duffbert.bsky.social
Copilot actions in the File Explorer context menu are being retired oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/10/26/c... #OneMinuteOfficeMagic #Office365 #Microsoft365 #MicrosoftCopilot #FileExplorer
Copilot actions in the File Explorer context menu are being retired
Things are constantly being updated in the Microsoft Copilot offering, and it’s not unusual to see Microsoft retire or alter specific features as time progresses. In this retirement, Microsof…
oneminuteofficemagic.com
October 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
nile11.bsky.social
Microsoft Cuts 8 Copilot Features From Windows 11 Explorer
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https://nile1.com/microsoft-cuts-8-copilot-features-from-windows-11-explorer/
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#aiFeatures #artificialIntelligence #contextMenu #copilot #copilot+Pc #fileExplorer #microsoft #nvidia #onedrive #pavanDavulu
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October 25, 2026 at 5:57 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Missing Bottom Line

File Explorer no longer shows how many items are in a folder. Mort restores the hidden status bar.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
October 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
ahmandonk.bsky.social
📰 Microsoft Rilis Pembaruan Kumulatif Windows 11 KB5127648 dan KB5126653 untuk Patch Tuesday Oktober 2026

👉 Baca artikel lengkap di sini: https://ahmandonk.com/2026/10/14/microsoft-rilis-pembaruan-kumulatif-windows-11-kb5127648-kb5126653/

#bug #copilot #fileExplorer #keamananSiber #microsoft
October 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Spacious Folder

File rows suddenly have large gaps between them. Mort enables compact view and fits the folder back on one screen.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
October 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Folder Office Expansion

Opening folders creates a new window every time. Mort restores the single window browsing option.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
October 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
dustcircle.bsky.social
The most neglected #key on your #keyboard is becoming a #Windows11 #Shortcut

According to the company's latest release notes, #FileExplorer' s #addressbar now recognizes "~" as a shortcut to your #userprofile folder.

www.makeuseof.com/the-tilde-ke...
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
The most neglected key on your keyboard is becoming a Windows 11 Shortcut
A tiny keyboard key gets a practical role in Windows 11, shortening deep folder journeys and speeding up troubleshooting.
www.makeuseof.com
October 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
neowin.net
Windows 11 is getting a tiny File Explorer change that makes reaching buried folders like AppData much faster. #Windows11 #FileExplorer
Windows 11 is getting a shortcut that makes jumping into AppData much easier
Windows 11 is getting a tiny File Explorer change that makes reaching buried folders like AppData much faster.
www.neowin.net
October 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
ahmandonk.bsky.social
📰 Microsoft Rilis Windows 11 26H2 dengan Fitur Baru dan Siklus Dukungan Lebih Panjang

👉 Baca artikel lengkap di sini: https://ahmandonk.com/2026/09/30/windows-11-26h2-update/

#ai #copilot+Pc #fileExplorer #microsoft #microsoftWindows #startMenu #taskbar #windows11 #windows1126h2 #windows11Up
September 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM
htmdc.bsky.social
[New Post] 📌Windows 11 KB5124010 New Bluetooth File Explorer and Copilot Key Enhancements
www.anoopcnair.com/windows-11-k...
#Windows11 #KB5124010 #WindowsUpdate #FileExplorer #Bluetooth #Copilot #HTMDCommunity
September 28, 2026 at 8:45 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Preview Without a Preview

The preview pane is open, but documents remain blank. Mort enables preview handlers.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 28, 2026 at 8:38 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Folder Made Departments

Files appear under unwanted date sections. Mort turns off folder grouping and restores one normal list.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 25, 2026 at 9:04 AM
neowin.net
Microsoft brought back the automatic preview of downloaded files in File Explorer, but HTML files are treated differently. #Windows11 #FileExplorer
File Explorer can preview downloaded files again, but HTMLs require an extra step
Microsoft brought back the automatic preview of downloaded files in File Explorer, but HTML files are treated differently.
www.neowin.net
September 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
excelguru.ca
One of our 'Ask Ken Anything' (AKA) participants wanted to know why #Excel kept popping up a confusing "file already in use" error. 😕 After weeks of digging, they actually nailed down exactly how to reproduce it.
The culprit turned out to be the preview pane in #FileExplorer. 🧵
The Excel Bug Hiding in Your File Preview Pane (Image of an orange insect on a green leaf) Preview a file, cause an error when opening Excel! (Screenshot of an error message popped up on top of an spreadsheet. The error says: “File in Use PERSONAL.XLSB is locked for editing by ‘Ken Puls’. Open ‘Read-Only’ or click ‘Notify’ to open read-only and receive notification when the document is no longer in use.”) (Skillwave Training logo)
September 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Tiny File Ballots

Small selection boxes appear beside every file. Mort discovers that File Explorer item check boxes were enabled.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Multiplying Folders

Opening folders creates a growing stack of windows. Mort changes File Explorer to reuse the same window.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 20, 2026 at 2:29 AM
dragonflyvt.bsky.social
Find those lost files; just pin them.

#Windows11 #TechTips #ProductivityHacks #FileExplorer #VTuber
September 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Unrequested Introduction

File Explorer shows recent files instead of the computer drives. Mort changes its start page.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #TechHumor #TechSupport #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 15, 2026 at 11:39 AM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Missing Endings

File names suddenly lose their familiar endings. Mort discovers that extension display was turned off.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor #TechSupport #TechHumor #fyp #deadinside #ComputerProblems #ITProblems
September 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
geekyonai.com
Microsoft: Windows 11 preview features and new Xbox gaming releases

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds alongsid...

#Microsoft #Windows11 #Xbox #FileExplorer

https://geekyonai.com/en/article.html?id=1789227389422-microsoft-windows-11-preview-features-and-new-xbox-gaming-re
Microsoft: Windows 11 preview features and new Xbox gaming releases
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds alongsid...
geekyonai.com
September 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
skillwave.training
One of our 'Ask Ken Anything' (AKA) participants wanted to know why #Excel kept popping up a confusing "file already in use" error. 😕 After weeks of digging, they actually nailed down exactly how to reproduce it.
The culprit turned out to be the preview pane in #FileExplorer. 🧵
The Excel Bug Hiding in Your File Preview Pane (Image of an orange insect on a green leaf) Preview a file, cause an error when opening Excel! (Screenshot of an error message popped up on top of an spreadsheet. The error says: “File in Use PERSONAL.XLSB is locked for editing by ‘Ken Puls’. Open ‘Read-Only’ or click ‘Notify’ to open read-only and receive notification when the document is no longer in use.”) (Skillwave Training logo)
September 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
scotsbme.bsky.social
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More than half your memory is gone before you’ve launched an app

#RAM #Windows11 #Microsoft #Telemetry #SatyaNadella #Enshittification #Bloatware #FileExplorer #WebView2 #WinUI #Optimization #8GBRAM #MacBookNeo #CoPilot #AI #MemoryHog #Linux #Computer #Hope

www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/01/m...
Microsoft: Yes, Windows 11 is why your 8GB PC feels slow, and we're putting the OS on a diet
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is getting memory optimization for 8GB RAM PCs and above, promising a faster and more responsive OS by 2026.
www.windowslatest.com
September 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
mortimerroot.bsky.social
The Mystery of the Blank Pictures

Every photo suddenly looks like the same generic file. Mort discovers that thumbnail previews have simply been turned off.

#MortRoot #FileExplorer #Helpdesk #SysAdmin #OfficeHumor
August 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
neowin.net
It looks like every new iteration of Windows 11's context menu makes custom entries more obsolete, and the latest right-click menu redesign is no exception. #Windows11 #FileExplorer
Windows 11's new context menu buries custom entries even deeper
It looks like every new iteration of Windows 11's context menu makes custom entries more obsolete, and the latest right-click menu redesign is no exception.
www.neowin.net
August 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM